Kootenay Lake Forest District Recreation Trail
Monica Meadows

Access
and
Alternate
Routes

From Cooper Creek, head north on the Duncan River forest service road for 10.0 km to the Glacier Creek road. Follow the main Glacier Creek road for 37.4 km(keep right at the 23.4 km junction) to a fork in the road. Take this left fork for 5.5 km (keeping right at the 1.7 km junction). The trailhead is on the left. The roads are suitable for 2wd high clearance vehicles.
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Trail
Characteristics
and
Description

This is a trail providing access to an alpine plateau with spectacular views of the surrounding peaks. The sensitive alpine plateau is intended for day-use only. Primitive campsites are provided at the end of the trail below the plateau. This area provides good hiking , camping, excellent viewing, and nature study opportunities. View Monica Meadows Trail: Picture 1, Picture 2, Picture 3, Picture 4 Hiking Tent Viewing

Trail
Facilities

Length

Difficulty

Elevation Change

3.0 km Easy-Moderate N/A

Vehicle Units

Tables

Outhouse

Room available for camping. N/A N/A

Firewood

Fire Pits

User Maintained

None. use stoves  N/A If you pack it in, you pack it out.

Comments

Very sensitive area at lakes and meadows. Do not use local materials for fire camp stoves only.

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